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Eugene Vindman (D) and Derrick Anderson (R) are running in the general election for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District
Eugene Vindman (D) and Derrick Anderson (R) are running in the general election for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District on November 5, 2024. Incumbent Abigail Spanberger (D) is running for Governor of Virginia. Spanberger was first elected in 2018. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is supporting Vindman as part...
Firefighter killed in Franklin County crash; charges pending against driver
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A volunteer firefighter was killed in a crash in Franklin County that’s being investigated by Virginia State Police. Sherman Dale Mason, 43 of Penhook, died at the scene of the crash, according to police. The crash occurred July 24 at 6:30 a.m. on Sontag...
Customers have power back after outages surrounding Floyd
FLOYD, Va. (WDBJ) - As of Friday afternoon, all Appalachian Power (AEP) customers in the areas surrounding Floyd had their power back after an outage, according to AEP. According to AEP Director of Communications George Porter, about 13,000 customers’ power has been restored since Friday morning. The outage initially...
32,000 seats installed on bleachers at Lane Stadium
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) -We are just over a month away from college football season kicking off. Work is underway at Lane Stadium at Virginia Tech to make sure your experience cheering on the Hokies is one to remember. “The overcrowding is definitely an issue in every stadium,” Virginia Tech Athletics’...
Hampden-Sydney baseball hires new coach, 10th since 1960
Hampden-Sydney baseball has a new head coach in charge. Director of Athletics Chad Eisele announced on Friday that Michael Mulvey will take over the team in the wake of Jeff Kinne’s resignation. Kinne stepped down in mid-June after 21 years at the helm. Mulvey meanwhile becomes the program’s 10th head coach since 1960, no stranger […] The post Hampden-Sydney baseball hires new coach, 10th since 1960 appeared first on Farmville.
Rotary Club of Farmville honors ‘service above self’ with awards
As the Rotary Club of Farmville welcomed in a new president, the group also honored several residents this summer. Established in 1938, the group is celebrating its 85th anniversary. Rotarian of the Year – Julie Flores The Rotary Club of Farmville recorded 735 service hours this past year. And one person’s service accounts for 10% of […] The post Rotary Club of Farmville honors ‘service above self’ with awards appeared first on Farmville.
Hampden Sydney store’s surprising visitor becomes mascot
Kellyanne Morgan got a surprise when she arrived at work earlier this week. A baby crawfish was making its way across the parking lot at the Hampden Sydney Exxon, where she works as manager. Morgan picked him up and brought him into the store, providing some water. Before long, Morgan and her staff decided to […] The post Hampden Sydney store’s surprising visitor becomes mascot appeared first on Farmville.
Farmville police arrest one suspect in Friday robbery
One person is in custody and Farmville police are searching for a second connected to a reported robbery Friday morning. The Farmville Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call at 6:47 a.m. from a business in the 500 block of E. Third Street, reporting that the clerk had been robbed. According to the report, Farmville […] The post Farmville police arrest one suspect in Friday robbery appeared first on Farmville.
Lancers Welcome International and Domestic Talent for 2024-25 Tennis Season
Longwood Women's Tennis adds four new student-athletes for the 2024-25 season, including transfer Elizaveta Gnilozubova and freshmen Ruma Gaikaiwari, Hayley Garber, and Alexandra Magia. Elizaveta Gnilozubova had a 15-14 singles record and a 12-12 doubles record at Lee University. Ruma Gaikaiwari achieved top 200 ITF rankings in juniors and has...
Newman and Casey Earn Second Team All-Virginia
Lynchburg, VA – A pair of Lynchburg Women's Soccer upperclassmen earned All-State second team as announced by the Virginia Sports Information Directors. Senior, Victoria Newman collected second team All-State this year. Newman was also second team All-ODAC and scored five assists and two goals in 2023. Junior, Haleigh Casey also collected second team All-State. Casey started in all 19 games this past season and assisted on two goals.
Liberty track star Omari Lewis gains perspective on Olympic dreams as he perseveres through injury and serves his community
Despite missing out on the chance to represent his home nation of Trinidad and Tobago at the 2024 Paris Olympics because of a slight hamstring tear, Liberty University track & field rising junior Omari Lewis continues to keep his faith in God and use his platform to serve his community.
Wildfire smoke returns to the Commonwealth this weekend
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The cold front this morning has brought more than just cooler and drier weather for our weekend. The northerly breeze is also pushing wildfire smoke back into our area, with wildfires out west fueling another round of the unpleasant smell. Ongoing fires in the Pacific...
Virginia students to benefit from record-breaking USDA farm-to-school investment
WASHINGTON (VR) — A historic investment by the U.S. Department of Agriculture is helping connect more Virginia students to agriculture by building healthier communities and lifelong learning opportunities. Virginia will benefit from a record-breaking $14.3 million investment in Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants awarded to 154 projects in 43 states, Guam and Puerto Rico. These funds […] The post Virginia students to benefit from record-breaking USDA farm-to-school investment appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Virginia General Fund Revenues Complete Fiscal Year 2024 $1.2 Billion Ahead of the Official Forecast
RICHMOND, VA (VR) – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that Virginia’s general fund revenues ended fiscal year 2024 $1.2 billion over the official revenue forecast. For the full fiscal year, overall general fund revenue collections grew 5.5 percent, well above the 1.3 percent increase assumed in the official forecast. The official forecast incorporated $525 million of excess […] The post Virginia General Fund Revenues Complete Fiscal Year 2024 $1.2 Billion Ahead of the Official Forecast appeared first on The Virginian Review.
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